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MA53 VFK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,014 mi
Last recorded163,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2020 163,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 145,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer CV gaitor split

Fail 17 Aug 2017 133,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/70R16 112S (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear outer CV gaitor split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,413 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaitor damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 96,602 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 93,183 miles

N/S/Front wing and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,183 miles

N/S/Front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2011 89,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 85,559 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 80,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 80,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,350 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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MA53 VFK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA53 VFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA53 VFK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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